Geographic position of Samobor
Samobor is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.8031° N, 15.7181° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,099 km (3,168 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,920 km (3,057 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,118 km (9,394 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,220 km (758 mi) east
Samobor lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Samobor
With a population of 16,911, Samobor ranks as the 22nd most populous city in Croatia, out of 26 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Samobor
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG / LDZA) is a major international airport located about 28 km (17 mi) from Samobor.
Current local time at the airport is 19:58:18.
Daylight saving time changes in Samobor
Samobor uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Zagreb. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Samobor
Business hours in Samobor (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Samobor
Compare time in Samobor with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Samobor in?
Samobor follows the Europe/Zagreb time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Samobor at UTC+2.
What time is it in Samobor right now?
The current local time in Samobor is 19:58:18 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Samobor observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Samobor is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Samobor?
Samobor is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Samobor?
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) is the nearest airport to Samobor, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 19:58:18.
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